1. Internet Safety Orientation
Intermediate (3-5)
Note: this presentation is a basic starting place for you. Feel free to customize for the needs of your population as well as add specific rules and procedures that you may want to introduce.
There are links to activities and videos that you can use to supplement discussion. You do not have to use any or all of them. You can choose to extend the discussion with supplemental activities as you deem appropriate.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools

2. Ways We Use Computers
Brainstorm ways people use computers

3. Use the Internet Wisely
The Internet allows us to communicate with people all over the world!
What you can do on the Web
Talk with friends
Learn new things
Have fun
Link to information about what you can do on the web

4. Use the Internet Wisely
When you are on the Web, be safe and responsible.
Be respectful to others.
Follow the directions of your teacher or other adult.
Don’t share your passwords, last name, your address or your phone number unless you have the permission of an adult.
Brainstorm what it means to be respectful.
Explain that while at school we use computers for learning and it is important to follow the directions from teachers.
Explain that just like they know that it is not safe to talk to strangers, when they are online they also need to be safe from strangers. They should not share their last name, address, or phone number…there are times when it might be appropriate but only with an adult’s permission and help.

5. Use the Internet Wisely
Watch out for these when you are on the Web!
Pictures that are scary or inappropriate
Rude or bad language
People who are mean or bother you
Link to a video about the types of negative people who students might encounter online
Discuss what students should do if they encounter these situations at school, home or at a friend’s house

6. Avoid dangerous situations!
People can lie and pretend to be someone else online.
Some people use the Internet to be mean to others.
Things people (including you) do and say online have real consequences.
Link to a McGruff video about internet safety.

7. Dealing with Bullies! Avoid the bully. Ask an adult for help.
Try to talk it out. Say, "Why are you being mean to me?"
Speak up. Say, "Stop picking on me!"
Stick with your friends.
If you have a friend who bullies, take a stand and tell your friend to stop.
If someone is hurting a kid, tell an adult.
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8. Use the Internet Wisely
Let’s review what to look out for on the Web!
Always tell an adult when you are unsure what to do online or feel scared, uncomfortable or threatened!
Link is to a review activity of the types of negative people students might encounter online

9. Be Safe Online! Discuss and review rules.
Ask students to share rules that they have for internet use at home.